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1998 Mongoose Crossway 450

Velopedia Archive ID 71388

Overview

Model year1998
BrandMongoose
ModelCrossway 450
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID71388
Original MSRP$357.00
ColorsBlack cherry, smoking gun
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 17", womens 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkMongoose
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupHybrid Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-200
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetSR XR17, 24/34/42 teeth
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesMongoose linear-pull brakes, Mongoose aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" sealed
HandlebarMongoose Comp
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemMongoose
SaddleAdvent gel w/springs
SeatpostMongoose micro-adjust, 30.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsMongoose
RimsAlex VP-20F, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Front tire700 x 42c Mongoose
Wheel size700c wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.